Todd was recommended to me by friends that have worked out with him for years. The fact that he…read moreowns United Strength, that he's building a fantastic community of people working out for different reasons, and that all the people make me want to show up, are besides the point. The important fact for me is that Todd listens to me and every session pushes me to get stronger for living a full life. My husband & I only work out one-on-one with a trainer, but other great people we've met do classes, or their own thing. Showing up for each other encourages us to consistently be present! And my bone density improved 10% after first year!

United Strength (and thus Kara Shaffer of @karashaffermoves on instagram) is the premier training…read morestudio in downtown Columbus. Kara is the kindest and most encouraging trainer I have ever worked with. She trains you for every day life and to ensure you're have the building blocks for a healthy life. All of her workouts are manageable and are not intimidating. If you want to get in the gym--whether you are beginner or expert--Kara at United strength is the person you need!

I have been an SOSer for 5 years now. Which makes it shocking that I'm just now getting around to…read morewriting review, especially since I'm such a mega-fan! I first heard about SOS from a few folks when I worked at L Brands. They had a few loyal customers with whom I worked. To be honest, I was a little intimidated when I'd see these folks post about their workouts on social media. I had thought about trying it circa 2017, but was too intimidated (my loss!). But in 2019, I ended up with a stress fracture while marathon training. I was able to barely finish my training for the NYC Marathon, which I did successfully complete in November 2019. But at that point, it was evident that I couldn't just keep running marathons without incorporating strength training into my routine. So in Christmas Week 2019, I started with the 7 class starter pack just to try it out. My first class was The Course with Kelsey. I felt comfortable because I knew Kelsey from work and luckily a few other co-workers happened to be in the class as well. I still remember during the warm up, I was thinking "dang this is tough!" And Kelsey even said "Much different than running a marathon, right Chelsea?!" She couldn't have been more spot on! I ended up feeling like the class was super tough but I was paired up with a coworker who was so supportive and kind (thank you, Shideh, if you're reading this!). By the time my 7 class pass was up, I was hooked and became a monthly member. I even joined Team Tread (their half & full marathon training program) in January to start training for the Nashville Half in April 2020. Unfortunately for me, my SOS morning routines were abruptly halted in March 2020. But luckily, my team tread registration got me into the "digital studio" which I had no idea what it was at the time. I very quickly uncovered that it's all the same studio instructors and they have recorded classes with new uploads almost daily as well as a huge library of online classes (which as you can imagine has only grown in the past 5 years). I did what everyone else was doing and immediately ordered as many dumbbells, resistance bands, and other equipment to build up a "home SOS studio" and my equipment has been growing ever since. I moved to Arizona in summer 2021, and have continued to be a dedicated Digital Studio user and advocate. Whenever I come home to Ohio (whether Cbus or Cincy), I get giddy at the thought of going to classes in person and it's a treat to choose which classes I'll take and with which instructors. I got married in June 2024 and I purchased the "Badass Bride" classes on the Digital Studio. As I was taking them and leaving comments the owner, Gretchen, messaged me and said she wanted to send me an SOS wedding gift. You'd never believe how touched I was to see a SOS tank, hoodie, sweat towel and t-shirt show up the week of my wedding. I'm still so honored by these thoughtful gifts. Someone I've never even met in person (which is hard to believe given how obsessed I am with SOS lol!) went out of their way to make my wedding week all the more special. I can honestly say SOS Digital Studio has helped me get in the best shape of my life. I feel like I personally know all of the trainers (I don't have social media anymore, but when I did, I followed all of them, so again, felt like I kew them personally). When I was in Hawaii for my wedding, SO many people were asking me about my arms and complimenting me. I kept trying to tell them about the DS and how special SOS is. I will always be a dedicated and loyal fan. It's become such a part of my routine that I'm on Christas Break now with my husband in Kansas (where he's from) and I've brought my ankle weights, light weights and loop bands just so I can get some classes in. Thank you, Gretchen and team for helping me be the best version of myself every day! Can't imagine what I'd do without the DS and my SOS training crew! (Only word of advice to newbies- the System DOES work! Don't skip out on any classes. As you can imagine, being a marathon runner, I favored all of the cardio classes. But it wasn't until I really started incorporating High & Tight as I prepared for my wedding that I noticed the chiseled arms that I'd always wanted. It's a well-rounded program that works wonders as long as you incorporate ALL of the classes).

Tried out SOS for the first time at a high and tight class. The instructor was upbeat and the space…read moreis really nice! It was my first time there but I got no introduction to the studio or space and didn't feel very welcomed. The class itself was ok - it's under infrared so I got a decent sweat but I'm not sure the workout itself was as hard as my sweat would lead you to believe (no second day soreness). The instructor said it was a old class layout they tried to revamp so I'd be willing to give it another shot but the overall format/moves felt like they were trying to do too much and less cohesive. Four stars mostly based on reputation alone as I've heard great things from others and think it may have been a one off experience.

As a naturally sedentary person, I was always intimidated by the thought of going to a gym or class…read moresomewhere. Turning Point Fitness completely changed my mind and gave me a passion for Pilates although they do offer other classes. Using a class-pass system is great since you can use them as you need to, it helps when you have a changing schedule. Lisa and the other instructors are all very knowledgeable and, more importantly for someone with my lack of coordination, very patient! They also have lots of fun classes like before or after Thanksgiving as well as way to keep you constantly challenged. The studio is very nice, very clean and always lots of fun to go to. In addition, they have an in-house massage therapist who is wonderful. Turning Point Fitness totally changed the way I think about exercise!

Unbelievable massage therapist! Kristin is the best I've ever had. I also started taking Pilates…read moreclasses here. Small classes and lots of attention. Great for beginners. Lisa offers various other exercise classes too. A wonderful professional team of two very talented women. Thanks Kristin and Lisa!

I started working out with Latanya of Forever Free Fitness several months ago when I was coming…read moreout of a low place because of health and loss of family members. In order to get back to the level of overall fitness and activity I was used to and achieve new goals, I needed someone who was energetic, motivating and supportive! I was also looking for someone who modeled the services they provide yet, could meet me at my level to start and encourage me even when I am not confident in own ability. I found all of that with Latanya and FFF, whose focus is women over 40, but open to anyone who wants to improve their fitness. The one-on-one weight training, small group workouts and Saturday morning cardio sets are fun even when they are no nonsense and push you. I still have a long way to go, but because of Latanya's expertise and coaching, I already have improvement in my endurance and strength as well as in my body tone, and muscle definition. She also offers nutritional counseling. I highly recommend Latanya and the new fitness center she will soon be opening.

Great trainer- Stephanie. She knows her stuff and very skilled. Focused. Spot on when it comes to…read moreinjuries.

Clean facility with just about everything you could imagine. I signed up because I wanted a locally…read moreowned gym and definitely get my moneys worth. A solid and supportive community, too.

I worked out with Mike from July 2012 to May of 2013. He kept me motivated and helped me be…read moreaccountable for my workouts. I learned a lot from him! He pushed me when I need pushed, was very friendly and made the workouts fun and varied so I was never bored! I lost a total of 35 lbs in that time and now have the mindset I was looking for where I am in the habit of working out and I've continued to do so since I have stopped training with him. All the other staff was very friendly and knowledgable. Great place and I will definitely go back if I need to!

Mark is - simply put - a fantastic trainer. He's corrected my form and shown how effective doing…read moresomething right truly is. Working out is varied, he's always open to your suggestions, and you receive a well-rounded routine in little time. Not only have I seen a great improvement regarding my shape, but I've also met an awesome person who listens to my random gripes and ramblings regarding life. Just a standup business ran by a standup guy. 100% money well spent.

I absolutely love Jen's workout classes. She has so much energy! I always leave her classes in a…read morebetter mood than when I went in. She strikes a great balance between cardio and strength. I can tell that it's a great cardio workout because of my breath pace, but I also feel a little sore the next morning, which means my muscles got a good workout too! Jen is also great about giving modifications for exercises. For example, she often announces a more strenuous and more moderate way to do an exercise so that all levels of fitness can work for her classes. She is great when it comes to injury prevention. She regularly announces where we should be feeling the focus of an exercise on our bodies and tells us how to change our posture or position to avoid feeling tension in our back or knees. Check out one of her classes - you won't regret it!

Simon Davis at FastTrack2 is great! I have been with Simon for ~1 year after not working out for…read moreover 25 years. Simon took the time to understand my fitness goals, develop the workouts, get me back into shape and motivate me to achieve my goals. He also has a great app detailing each workout and I have been able to track my progression over the past year. It is nice to be able to see the progress and strength gain in one easy place. Schedule flexibility is important and the 5:00am session works best for me and allows me to get in a solid workout before going into work. The mix of cardio, core and strength training has gotten me into the best shape I have been in for many years. I am definitely in better shape today than I was a year ago thanks to Simon and I will continue with him. I would highly recommend Simon and FastTrack2!